2006-07-10 01:33:30 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in News & Events ➔ Media & Journalism
You don't know for sure that Harry's going to die... only that 2 main characters are going to die.
2006-07-10 01:37:06 · answer #1 · answered by grahamma 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As much as I don't like it, I think it is totally possible that J.K. Rowling might kill off Harry. If you remember the article, she said that there is a good side to killing off your main character. When she is dead and gone, no one will be able to come back and write Harry because he already died; it would be satisfactory to know that no one will come back and take over you masterpiece.
Here is a list of people besides Harry that I think might perish.
Ron: Besides being Harry's best mate, we haven't really seen him prove himself in times of danger and battle. He showed his strengths back in Book 1 when during the giant chess match during the hunt for the Philosopher's Stone. There is a theory that Ron will sacrifice himself for Harry in the final match against Voldemort.
Pettigrew: Do I have to explain it? Let's see... He betrayed the Potters, he helped Voldemort get his body back, and is an all-around bad guy. I think it's time to go, and that the life-debt that he has to Harry will be involved somehow.
Draco: I think that apart from being "bad", Draco is really a tragic character. His family are Death Eaters. He's got a lot to live up to. I got the kind of feeling that he was forced in the Book 6 to serve Voldemort. All the stress he underwent, the frustration, the anxiety... I mean, the poor boy was misguided. Remember that he is only about 17. People can make horrible mistakes when they are at that age. Unfortunately in Draco's case, it might cost him his life. He's in too deep.
Professor Trelawney: I think there is a possibility of her death in Book 7. She's always predicting how people will die, and seeing strange, dark omens everywhere. I think that is a kind of subtle foreshadowing. She sees death everywhere, why can't it be hers? I just wonder how this would play out, and how important it would be to the actual plot.
Percy: Hmm... Anyone sure which side he is really on?
Who will get a reprieve? (JKR said in a very recent interview that she gave a certain character a reprieve from dying) I have an inkling that it is one of the Dursleys.... or Snape.
2006-07-12 16:12:51 · answer #2 · answered by Demeter 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, she made him up so she can end his life just as easily. Of course in fantasy and sci-fi many of the characters can come back many different ways. I think she doesn't want anyone else using her characters after she stops writing about them which is understandable. One can only hope she is successful but I'm sure somebody will try to make money off Harry Potter one way or another with or without her permission. Some people will always take the easy way and steal or profit from others hard work.
2006-07-10 14:13:43 · answer #3 · answered by Thomas S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An author created the character and has the right to decide what to do with him.
There is every chance she will bring on another character and series that will be even better.
So let her do as she wishes.
Its no use flogging a dying horse. If she is tired of writing Harry, then she needs to be allowed to create another book and character.
Be fair...
2006-07-10 09:06:22 · answer #4 · answered by Maggi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Harry could die in the last book, but I don't think he will. I know people of all ages read these books, but they were first written for children. I think it would be very devastating for children if their hero Harry would die in the end.
2006-07-10 09:54:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jo understands the desire to kill of a main character She did explain that she understood an author's desire to kill off the main character of a successful series.
"I've never been tempted to kill him (Harry) off before the end of book seven, because I always planned seven books and that's where I want to go. "I can completely understand, however, the mentality of an author who thinks 'Well, I'm going to kill them off because that means there can be no non-author-written sequels ... so it will end with me, and after I'm dead and gone they won't be able to bring back the character'."
Some fans have interpreted this to mean she has killed off Harry. Read her words carefully. She did not even hint she killed him off.
2006-07-10 18:18:51 · answer #6 · answered by kellyrv_bsa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, her statement says that a major character is gonna die and it can be voldemort or harry.
but if it is Harry she has no idea how wrong her career's gonna go. even after the last book is published and harry dies then there wont be any pencils, bags or other harry potter items like DUH coz the main one's gone.
2006-07-10 09:38:14 · answer #7 · answered by cutiepie_4ever 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is a book on witchcraft and blood sacrifice. this book should not be in anyones house that does not want to invite the devil into their house. you are asking for trouble if you even just have the book or a copy of the movie on your shelf.
2006-07-10 08:41:50 · answer #8 · answered by jay 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With the dark lord or no cause then there would have not been any point to the other 6.
2006-07-10 08:37:39 · answer #9 · answered by seaniggan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are obviously misinformed. She did NOT say that. Look here:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/5119836.stm
2006-07-10 08:39:23 · answer #10 · answered by Superdog 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋